The Jane Austen heroine Test

Elinor Dashwood

59% romance, 47% sauciness, 52% etiquette, 63% intelligence

You're always aware of social obligations and have more than your fair share of sense. You would never say something out of anger or in poor taste. This may lead some (like, perhaps, your saucy little sister) to accuse you of being cold. Nothing could be further from the truth! It's just that you don't believe in making a scene. Respectable gentlemen everywhere swoon for you (though you'd never admit it). But you only have eyes for one. He is lucky to have you.
Ideal matches: Edward Ferrars, Mr. Knightley, Captain Wentworth
Guaranteed heartbreak: John Willoughby, John Thorpe
Not worthy of your affections: Frank Churchill, Captain Benwick

All possible test results

Alas, with low marks on romance, sauciness, etiquette, and intelligence, the Jane Austen character you most resemble is Lady Bertram from "Mansfield Park." As long as you have a comfortable home, a la... Read more

Bookish to a fault, the Jane Austen character you most resemble is Mary Bennet from "Pride and Prejudice." You take pride in your braininess, but you might gain more real intelligence by expanding you... Read more

You insist social protocol be followed at all times. In fact, your interest in social standing and social mores borders on obsession. But your fascination with society's laws is limiting your scope an... Read more

Intelligent and polite, you have a pragmatic streak that will not be denied. You are sensible and risk-averse. You never step on anyone's toes, and your intelligence makes you excellent company. You t... Read more

Ooh, you *are* a handful! You know what you want and will do anything to get it. That's admirable. But what you want isn't always what's best for you, and how you go about getting it may leave you ope... Read more

Ah, Mary, Mary, quite contrary. You are saucy and intelligent, and while you ordinarily have enough social savvy to navigate the treacherous waters of high society, you do sometimes put your foot in i... Read more

You try to maintain the etiquette society expects of you, but you've got a headstrong streak that could mean trouble. The Jane Austen heroine you most resemble is the conflicted figure of Maria Rushwo... Read more

You wear your heart on your sleeve! Flowers, long walks, baby animals---you love them all. But outside of those Gothic novels you like to read, a good life takes more than just love. The world can be ... Read more

Still waters run deep. You've got plenty of intelligence and more heart than you get credit for. But you never say a word when insulted, and this reticence sometimes allows others to assume you're a p... Read more

You have a big heart and you try to do the right thing, but you've still got a lot to learn about the world. Give the trashy novels a break and pick up the newspaper instead. Fortunately, men adore yo... Read more

You're always aware of social obligations and have more than your fair share of sense. You would never say something out of anger or in poor taste. This may lead some (like, perhaps, your saucy little... Read more

A dangerous combination of romance and sauciness means you follow your heart---whatever the cost. You've been known to go for long walks in the rain, stare sighing out of the window, and (gasp!) write... Read more

You believe in true love and standing up for yourself. You're also witty and reasonably well-read. What you don't have time for is kowtowing to society's expectations of you. So what if your hem gets ... Read more

Deep down, you do believe in love. You just sometimes like to hide it behind a wall of saucy comments. You're comfortable with the mores of high society and enjoy attending parties, benefits, and gala... Read more

You're sensible and pragmatic, but also deeply romantic. You've got people-smarts and book smarts, and a fierce inner strength: behind that pleasant facade is a backbone of steel. That's why the Jane ... Read more